Avamere at Hermiston
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Hermiston, OR

Avamere at Hermiston

Assisted Living & Respite Care · Hermiston, OR

Overview of Avamere at Hermiston

Avamere at Hermiston offers assisted living and respite care in Hermiston, OR. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication reminders, while respite care provides a short term stay for someone whose usual caregiver is traveling or recovering.

The community has 63 beds. With a Walk Score of 89, the area is considered very walkable, so most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations independently.

Residents may keep pets, and an on site salon provides salon services within the community. Restaurant style dining offers meals in a restaurant style setting, while fitness classes and scheduled activities create organized ways to spend time on wellness and recreation. In house transportation is available when residents need transportation arranged through the community. Lori Scheel serves as the administrator, and Avamere at Hermiston may be a good fit for someone who needs help with daily tasks or for a family seeking short term care while a primary caregiver travels or recovers.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 63 Rank #109 / 247Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 109th out of 247 assisted living communities we track in Oregon for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Oregon facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Oregon that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #63 / 264Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 63rd out of 264 assisted living communities we track in Oregon for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Oregon facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Oregon that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
30 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #18 / 296Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 18th out of 296 assisted living communities we track in Oregon for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Oregon facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Oregon that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceMay 16, 1996
CountyUmatilla
License Number70M040

Ownership & Operating Entity

Avamere at Hermiston is administered by Lori Scheel.

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsEmergency call system
Safety Features24-hour staff, advanced safety features

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon
Activities
Wellness Center
Dining
Transportation
Fitness Center
Housekeeping
Activities

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Inspection History

In Oregon, the Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities performs unannounced surveys and regular inspections to ensure resident safety in all care settings.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
14 deficiencies 5 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Oregon state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Oregon state average
Overall vs. OR average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Oregon average:
• Total deficiencies (56% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (42% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityOR Averagevs. OR Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1432.0 This facility has 56% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (14 vs. OR avg 32).↓ 56% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.84.8 This facility has 42% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (2.8 vs. OR avg 4.8).↓ 42% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityOR Averagevs. OR Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 57.0 This facility has had 29% fewer total inspections than the Oregon average (5 vs. OR avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 29% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Avamere at Hermiston

Avamere at Hermiston, assisted living in Hermiston, OR — Studio floor plan with bathroom layout
Avamere at Hermiston, assisted living in Hermiston, OR — Floor plan of a studio apartment layout
Avamere at Hermiston, assisted living in Hermiston, OR — Floor plan of a one-bedroom senior living apartment
Avamere at Hermiston, assisted living in Hermiston, OR — Senior living facility floor plan with labeled rooms

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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Hermiston's city center to Avamere at Hermiston's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the OR Dept. of Human Services (ODHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Beaverton (Vose)
104
Facility 104
OR AVG 62
Rank #26 / 247
No
68
Facility 68
OR AVG 54
Rank #98 / 296
-
26
Facility 26
OR AVG 23
Rank #132 / 264
75.7%
Facility 75.7%
OR AVG 70%
Rank #5 / 13
16
24
Facility 24
OR AVG 31
Rank #119 / 247
1.5
Facility 1.5
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #23 / 247
Beaverton Rehab And Specialty Care, LLCRobb Melcher
Rose Linn Care Center
AL
MC
NH
RESC
SNF
West Linn (Willamette)
71
Facility 71
OR AVG 62
Rank #84 / 247
No
33
Facility 33
OR AVG 54
Rank #233 / 296
-
31
Facility 31
OR AVG 23
Rank #50 / 264
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
OR AVG 70%
Rank #3 / 13
14
6
Facility 6
OR AVG 31
Rank #20 / 247
0.4
Facility 0.4
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #2 / 247
West Linn Care Center Operating Company, LLCBrady Waldroff
Avamere at Hermiston
AL
RC
Hermiston
63
Facility 63
OR AVG 62
Rank #109 / 247
Yes
89
Facility 89
OR AVG 54
Rank #18 / 296
-
30
Facility 30
OR AVG 23
Rank #63 / 264
-5
14
Facility 14
OR AVG 31
Rank #55 / 247
2.8
Facility 2.8
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #58 / 247
-Lori Scheel
Bend Transitional Care
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Bend (Mountain View)
60
Facility 60
OR AVG 62
Rank #119 / 247
No
70
Facility 70
OR AVG 54
Rank #88 / 296
-
16
Facility 16
OR AVG 23
Rank #192 / 264
98.2%
Facility 98.2%
OR AVG 70%
Rank #1 / 13
7
21
Facility 21
OR AVG 31
Rank #97 / 247
3.0
Facility 3.0
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #64 / 247
Ohana Harmony House, LLCHeather Jeffers
Willamette View
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
RESC
SNF
Portland
6
Facility 6
OR AVG 62
Rank #240 / 247
Yes
45
Facility 45
OR AVG 54
Rank #198 / 296
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
32
Facility 32
OR AVG 23
Rank #43 / 264
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
OR AVG 70%
Rank #2 / 13
5
8
Facility 8
OR AVG 31
Rank #31 / 247
1.6
Facility 1.6
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #27 / 247
Willamette View, IncMatthew Hartley

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other OR assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Avamere at Hermiston

Is Avamere at Hermiston in a walkable area?

Avamere at Hermiston has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Avamere at Hermiston?

According to OR state health department records, Avamere at Hermiston's license number is 70M040.

How long has Avamere at Hermiston been in business?

Avamere at Hermiston has been operating for approximately 30 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Avamere at Hermiston have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Avamere at Hermiston on this page.

Are pets allowed at Avamere at Hermiston?

Yes, Avamere at Hermiston allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Avamere at Hermiston?

The team at Avamere at Hermiston can be reached at lscheel@avamerecommunities.com.

Who is the administrator of Avamere at Hermiston?

Lori Scheel is the administrator of Avamere at Hermiston.

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